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Sago Palm

Scientific name	Cycas revoluta
Common name	Sago Palm
Type	Palm Trees
Variety	Evergreen
USDA Zone hardiness	8a - 10b
Exposure	Partial sun
Height	6 to 10'
Spread	3 to 6'

The sago palm is not actually a palm as the common name implies, it is in fact a member of the Cycadaceae family, which dominated the landscape over 150 million years ago. A very symmetrical uniform growth habit with dark green 3-4 foot long leaves set atop a shaggy stout trunk. The sago palm may eventually reach 10 feet over 50 years. Pups may begin to develop at the base of the trunk eventually forming a multi-trunk specimen. Grow in fertile well-drained soil in partial to full-sun. Water moderately during the growing season and less during the winter months.